Medicine : Prexan Liquid(150ml)

Name:Prexan Liquid(150ml)
Type:Syrup
Manufacturer:Elder Pharamaceuticals Ltd
Generic Use:Elemental Iron , Docusate Sodium , Vitamin C , Elemental Zinc
Composition:Elemental Iron(60 Mg) , Docusate Sodium(50 Mg) , Vitamin C(50 Mg) , Elemental Zinc(15 Mg)
Substitutes:prexan liquid(150ml) , prexan liquid(150ml) , prexan liquid(150ml) , prexan liquid(150ml)


Generic ( Elemental Iron )


Typical use Of Elemental Iron :Iron Deficiencies And Iron Deficiency Anemia.
Mechanism of action of Elemental Iron :Iron Is Necessary For The Production Of Hemoglobin. Iron-deficiency Can Lead To Decreased Production Of Hemoglobin And A Microcytic, Hypochromic Anemia.
Drug Interaction of Elemental Iron :Tell Your Doctor Of All Prescription And Nonprescription Medication You May Use. Do Not Start Or Stop Any Medicine Without Doctor Or Pharmacist Approval.
Side effects of Elemental Iron :Pain At Injection Site, Pigmentation Of Skin, Sterile Abscess, Fever, Headache, Joint Pains, Chest Pain, Flushing, Palpitation, Difficulty In Breathing, Anaphylactic Reactions, Lymph Node Enlargement.

INTERACTIONS OF ELEMENTAL IRON

How Elemental Iron will impact on Pregnancy ?

There Are No Studies Available Regarding Its Use During Pregnancy. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

How Elemental Iron will impact during lactation(breastfeeding) ?

There Are No Studies Available Regarding Its Use During Lactation. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

Medicine & Alcohol use and effect of Elemental Iron

No Studies Found





Generic ( Docusate Sodium )


Typical use Of Docusate Sodium :Constipation.
Mechanism of action of Docusate Sodium :Docusate Sodium Is An Anionic Surfactant Which Is Considered To Act Primarily By Increasing The Penetration Of Fluid Into The Faeces. It May Also Have Other Effects On Intestinal Fluid Secretion, And May Act Both As Stimulant And As Faecal Softening Agent. Docusate Sodium Is Also Used For Softening Wax In The Ear.
Drug Interaction of Docusate Sodium :Docusate Sodium Is Known To Interact With Other Drugs Like Aspirin, Paraffin. Always Consult Your Physician For The Change Of Dose Regimen Or An Alternative Drug Of Choice That May Strictly Be Required.
Side effects of Docusate Sodium :Anorectal Pain, Nausea, Diarrhea, Abdominal Cramps, Skin Rash.

INTERACTIONS OF DOCUSATE SODIUM

How Docusate Sodium will impact on Pregnancy ?

Studies In Animals Have Shown Risk To Fetus, However There Are No Sufficient Studies In Humans. This Drug May Be Used In Pregnant Women If Benefit Outweighs The Risk. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

How Docusate Sodium will impact during lactation(breastfeeding) ?

Moderately Safe: No Studies Have Been Conducted In Breastfeeding Women, However There Is Possibility Of Ill Effect To The Breastfed Infants; Or Studies Conducted In Breastfeeding Women Show Minimal Non-threatening Side Effects To The Infants. Drugs Should Be Given Only If The Potential Benefit Justifies The Potential Risk To The Infant. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

Medicine & Alcohol use and effect of Docusate Sodium

No Studies Found





Generic ( Vitamin C )


Typical use Of Vitamin C :Treatment Of Scurvy. Adjuvent Therapy In Common Cold, Asthma, Cancer, Atherosclerosis.Thalassaemia. Metabolic Disorders (tyrosinaemia Type III, Transient Tyrosinaemia Of The Newborn, Glutathione Synthase Deficiency, Hawkinsinuria).
Mechanism of action of Vitamin C :Ascorbic Acid Is A Functional And Principal In Vivo Form Of Vitamin C, An Essential Water-soluble Vitamin Which Is Fundamental In The Synthesis Of Collagen And Intercellular Materials.
Drug Interaction of Vitamin C :Deferroxamine, Hormonal Contraceptives, Flufenazine, Warfarin, Elemental Iron.
Side effects of Vitamin C :Diarrhea, GI Disturbances. May Cause Acidification Of The Urine.

INTERACTIONS OF VITAMIN C

How Vitamin C will impact on Pregnancy ?

There Is Sufficient Evidence To Suggest That There Is No Risk To The Fetus In The First Trimester (12 Weeks) Of Pregnancy And There Is No Evidence Of Risk In Later Trimesters. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

How Vitamin C will impact during lactation(breastfeeding) ?

Safest: Evidence From Clinical Studies Has Shown That This Drug When Taken By Breastfeeding Mothers Has Not Shown Any Major Side Effects In Infants. The Possibility Of Harm To The Breastfed Infants Is Expected To Be Rare Or The Drug Does Not Reach The Infant Through Breast Milk. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

Medicine & Alcohol use and effect of Vitamin C

No Studies Found





Generic ( Elemental Zinc )


Typical use Of Elemental Zinc :Zinc Is Used For Treatment And Prevention Of Zinc Deficiency And Its Consequences, Including Stunted Growth And Acute Diarrhea In Children, And Slow Wound Healing. It Is Also Used For Boosting The Immune System, Treating The Common Cold And Recurrent Ear Infections, And Preventing Lower Respiratory Infections. It Is Also Used For Malaria And Other Diseases Caused By Parasites. Zinc Is Also Used For An Eye Disease Called Macular Degeneration, For Night Blindness, And For Cataracts. It Is Also Used For Asthma; Diabetes; High Blood Pressure; Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS); And Skin Conditions Such As Psoriasis, Eczema, And Acne.
Mechanism of action of Elemental Zinc :Zinc Is Needed For The Proper Growth And Maintenance Of The Human Body. It Is Found In Several Systems And Biological Reactions, And It Is Needed For Immune Function, Wound Healing, Blood Clotting, Thyroid Function. Zinc Plays A Key Role In Maintaining Vision, And It Is Present In High Concentrations In The Eye. Zinc Deficiency Can Alter Vision, And Severe Deficiency Can Cause Changes In The Retina (the Back Of The Eye Where An Image Is Focused).
Drug Interaction of Elemental Zinc :Tell Your Doctor Of All Prescription And Nonprescription Medication You May Use. Do Not Start Or Stop Any Medicine Without Doctor Or Pharmacist Approval.
Side effects of Elemental Zinc :Taking High Amounts Of Zinc Is Likely Unsafe. High Doses Above The Recommended Amounts Might Cause Fever, Coughing, Stomach Pain, Fatigue, And Many Other Problems.

INTERACTIONS OF ELEMENTAL ZINC

How Elemental Zinc will impact on Pregnancy ?

There Are No Studies Available Regarding Its Use During Pregnancy. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

How Elemental Zinc will impact during lactation(breastfeeding) ?

There Are No Studies Available Regarding Its Use During Lactation. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

Medicine & Alcohol use and effect of Elemental Zinc

No Studies Found